Ardy Wiranata
Ardy Bernardus Wiranata (born 10 February 1970) is an Indonesian-born Canadian former badminton player who rated among the top singles players in the world (several of whom were fellow Indonesians) during most of the 1990s.
Career
Quick, supple, and powerful, he won numerous international events and arguably had the best overall record of any player in the first half of the decade. Born in Jakarta, Wiranata trained at the PB Djarum. His achievements began when won the invitation World Junior Championships in 1987 in the boys' singles and mixed doubles event partnered with Susi Susanti. Afterwards, he managed to competing in the senior tournament, by become the runner-up at the 1989 IBF World Championships.[1]
Wiranata earned the silver medal in singles at the 1992 Summer Olympics, losing the final to fellow countryman Alan Budikusuma. He also won the silver medal at the 1989 IBF World Championships, and bronze medals at this competition in 1991 and 1993. His first-place finishes included the prestigious All-England men's singles in 1991, three Japan Opens, and six Indonesian Open singles championships between 1990 and 1997, where he dominated his teammates.[2] Wiranata also won the Malaysia (1993), Singapore (1994), Korea (1994), Swedish (1997), and U.S. (2000) Opens, as well as the Badminton World Cup (1991) and the World Badminton Grand Prix Final (1994). He clinched the decisive third point for Indonesia against Malaysia in the final of the 1994 Thomas Cup (men's world team championship) in Jakarta. He retired from badminton in 2000.
Personal life
Wiranata is married and has a son. He is now a badminton coach in Calgary, Canada.[3] Wiranata became a Canadian citizen in 2014.[4]
Achievements
Olympic Games
Men's singles
Year | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Ref |
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1992 | Pavelló de la Mar Bella, Barcelona, Spain | ![]() |
12–15, 13–18 | ![]() |
[5] |
World Championships
Men's singles
Year | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Ref |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1989 | Senayan Sports Complex, Jakarta, Indonesia | ![]() |
10–15, 15–2, 5–15 | ![]() |
[6] |
1991 | Brøndby Arena, Copenhagen, Denmark | ![]() |
2–15, 15–10, 6–15 | ![]() |
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1993 | National Indoor Arena, Birmingham, England | ![]() |
14–18, 3–15 | ![]() |
World Cup
Men's singles
Year | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result |
---|---|---|---|---|
1990 | Istora Senayan, Jakarta, Indonesia | ![]() |
10–15, 15–14, 16–18 | ![]() |
1991 | Macau Forum, Macau | ![]() |
12–15, 15–7, 15–10 | ![]() |
1994 | Phan Đình Phùng Indoor Stadium, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam | ![]() |
10–15, 11–15 | ![]() |
1995 | Istora Senayan, Jakarta, Indonesia | ![]() |
10–15, 3–15 | ![]() |
Asian Championships
Men's singles
Year | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result |
---|---|---|---|---|
1997 | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | ![]() |
15–18, 10–15 | ![]() |
SEA Games
Men's singles
Year | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result |
---|---|---|---|---|
1991 | Camp Crame Gymnasium, Manila, Philippines | ![]() |
15–4, 15–6 | ![]() |
1995 | Gymnasium 3, 700th Anniversary Sport Complex, Chiang Mai, Thailand | ![]() |
10–15, 9–15 | ![]() |
World Junior Championships
The Bimantara World Junior Championships was an international invitation badminton tournament for junior players. It was held in Jakarta, Indonesia from 1987 to 1991.
Boys' singles
Year | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result |
---|---|---|---|---|
1987 | Jakarta, Indonesia | ![]() |
15–10, 15–6 | ![]() |
Mixed doubles
Year | Venue | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1987 | Jakarta, Indonesia | ![]() |
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7–15, 15–7, 15–9 | ![]() |
IBF World Grand Prix (19 titles, 11 runners-up)
The World Badminton Grand Prix sanctioned by International Badminton Federation (IBF) since 1983.
Men's singles
Year | Tournament | Opponent | Score | Result |
---|---|---|---|---|
1988 | China Open | ![]() |
10–15, 8–15 | ![]() |
1988 | English Masters | ![]() |
8–15, 8–15 | ![]() |
1989 | China Open | ![]() |
17–15, 15–12 | ![]() |
1990 | Chinese Taipei Open | ![]() |
17–18, 15–7, 11–15 | ![]() |
1990 | Australian Open | ![]() |
15–12, 15–9 | ![]() |
1990 | Indonesia Open | ![]() |
15–10, 15–5 | ![]() |
1991 | Chinese Taipei Open | ![]() |
18–15, 11–15, 7–15 | ![]() |
1991 | Japan Open | ![]() |
12–15, 15–4, 15–7 | ![]() |
1991 | Swedish Open | ![]() |
15–11, 15–6 | ![]() |
1991 | All England Open | ![]() |
15–12, 15–10 | ![]() |
1991 | Indonesia Open | ![]() |
15–7, 15–5 | ![]() |
1992 | Chinese Taipei Open | ![]() |
8–15, 15–0, 15–7 | ![]() |
1992 | Japan Open | ![]() |
11–15, 15–7, 15–10 | ![]() |
1992 | Indonesia Open | ![]() |
15–7, 6–15, 15–9 | ![]() |
1992 | Singapore Open | ![]() |
3–15, 1–15 | ![]() |
1993 | Malaysia Open | ![]() |
11–15, 15–5, 17–14 | ![]() |
1993 | China Open | ![]() |
8–15, 15–5, 7–15 | ![]() |
1994 | Japan Open | ![]() |
12–15, 15–6, 15–3 | ![]() |
1994 | Korea Open | ![]() |
15–5, 15–8 | ![]() |
1994 | All England Open | ![]() |
12–15, 14–17 | ![]() |
1994 | Singapore Open | ![]() |
15–10, 4–15, 15–9 | ![]() |
1994 | Indonesia Open | ![]() |
15–9, 15–8 | ![]() |
1994 | Hong Kong Open | ![]() |
9–15, 11–15 | ![]() |
1994 | China Open | ![]() |
10–15, 12–15 | ![]() |
1994 | Grand Prix Finals | ![]() |
9–15, 15–7, 15–5 | ![]() |
1995 | Malaysia Open | ![]() |
5–15, 8–15 | ![]() |
1995 | Indonesia Open | ![]() |
15–9, 14–17, 15–9 | ![]() |
1995 | Grand Prix Finals | ![]() |
3–15, 15–6, 6–15 | ![]() |
1997 | Swedish Open | ![]() |
15–10, 15–10 | ![]() |
1997 | Indonesia Open | ![]() |
15–9, 15–3 | ![]() |
2000 | U.S Open | ![]() |
10–15, 15–1, 15–5 | ![]() |
Men's doubles
Year | Tournament | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1990 | Australian Open | ![]() |
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8–15, 15–18 | ![]() |
Mixed doubles
Year | Tournament | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1990 | Australian Open | ![]() |
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11–15, 12–15 | ![]() |
- IBF Grand Prix tournament
- IBF Grand Prix Finals tournament
IBF International
Men's singles
Year | Tournament | Opponent | Score | Result |
---|---|---|---|---|
1993 | Hamburg Cup | ![]() |
13–15, 15–9, 15–7 | ![]() |
1998 | Mexico International | ![]() |
15–7, 15–5 | ![]() |
1999 | Peru International | ![]() |
7–15, 15–2, 15–9 | ![]() |
1999 | Guatemala International | ![]() |
12–15, 14–15 | ![]() |
1999 | Mexico International | ![]() |
11–15, 15–8, 15–4 | ![]() |
IBF Junior International
Boys' singles
Year | Tournament | Opponent | Score | Result | Ref |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1984 | German Junior | ![]() |
15–6, 15–11 | ![]() |
[7] |
Invitational tournament
Men's singles
Year | Tournament | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1988 | Asian Invitational Championships | Bandar Lampung, Indonesia | ![]() |
6–15, 7–15 | ![]() |
References
- ^ "[Profil Legenda] Ardy Bernardus Wiranata, Sosok Pemain Ulet" (in Indonesian). PB Djarum. 16 February 2013. Retrieved 7 July 2019.
- ^ "Defeat by Lin Dan fuels Taufik's aim to be world's No.1 player". www.bwfsuperseries.com. Archived from the original on 26 January 2007. Retrieved 7 July 2019.
- ^ "Masih Ingat Ardy B Wiranata? Mantan Atlet Tunggal Putra Bulutangkis Indonesia yang Kini Jadi WNA". makassar.tribunnews.com. Retrieved 14 March 2023.
- ^ "Curhat Ardy B. Wiranata Sempat Dituduh Tidak Nasionalis Usai Jadi WNA". www.indosport.com. Retrieved 14 March 2023.
- ^ "Badminton at the 1992 Summer Olympics: Singles, Men". Olympedia. Retrieved 26 May 2020.
- ^ "Weltmeisterschaften im Herreneinzel" (in German). badminton.de. Retrieved 3 April 2024.
- ^ Sardi, Caesar (5 February 2013). "Ardy Wiranata: Ingin Ikuti Jejak Liem Swie King" (in Indonesian). Juara.net. Retrieved 11 January 2024.
External links
- "Ardy B WIRANATA at InternationalBadminton.org". Archived from the original on 2007-09-29. Retrieved 2007-01-21.
- Ardy B WIRANATA at BWF.tournamentsoftware.com (alternate link)
- Ardy B WIRANATA at BWFbadminton.com
- CS1 Indonesian-language sources (id)
- CS1 German-language sources (de)
- Articles with short description
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- Short description matches Wikidata
- BWF2 template with ID different from Wikidata
- 1970 births
- Living people
- Badminton players from Jakarta
- Indonesian male badminton players
- Indonesian sportspeople of Chinese descent
- Badminton players at the 1992 Summer Olympics
- Olympic badminton players for Indonesia
- Olympic silver medalists for Indonesia
- Olympic medalists in badminton
- Medalists at the 1992 Summer Olympics
- Badminton players at the 1990 Asian Games
- Badminton players at the 1994 Asian Games
- Asian Games gold medalists for Indonesia
- Asian Games bronze medalists for Indonesia
- Asian Games medalists in badminton
- Medalists at the 1990 Asian Games
- Medalists at the 1994 Asian Games
- Competitors at the 1991 SEA Games
- Competitors at the 1995 SEA Games
- SEA Games gold medalists for Indonesia
- SEA Games silver medalists for Indonesia
- SEA Games medalists in badminton
- World No. 1 badminton players
- Indonesian badminton coaches
- 21st-century Indonesian people
- 20th-century Indonesian people